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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.28, 233.16 and 149.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.28, 233.16 and 149.16 is: 223.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.28 : 233.16 = 149.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.28/233.16 = 149.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.28x = 233.16 × 149.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.28x = 34,778.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,778.15/155.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.97

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